High Points

AHERO reduces Veteran suicide by connecting active duty service members and Veterans through outdoor activities as a means to recover from their physical wounds and psychological trauma to reintegrate with American life

LtCol Jeremy Thompson,USMC(Ret.) and his family touring America's highest elevations

Retired Marine LtCol Jeremy Thompson and his family are touring the nation, visiting America's tallest elevation in every state in order to raise awareness and funding for AHERO's mission.
From their start point of Pensacola, FL, the Thompsons plan to visit the highest elevations in the contiguous United States !!

Total Highpoints Visited: 12

Where have The Thompson's been so far?

Lakewood Park, FL - 345 ft: 28 August

Brasstown Bald, GA - 4,784 ft: 29 August

Sassafrass Mountain, SC - 3,553 ft: 29 August

Clingman's Dome, TN - 6,643 ft: 1 September

Mount Mitchell, NC - 6,864 ft: 2 September

Black Mountain, KY - 4,145 ft: 3 October

Taum Sauk Mountain, MO - 1,772 ft: 6 October

Mount Sunflower, KS - 4,039 ft: 8 October

Mount Magazine, AR - 2,753 ft: 13 December

Woodall Mountain, MI - 806 ft: 14 December

Cheaha St. Park AL - 2,407 ft: 15 December

Driskill Mountain, LA - 535 ft: 21 December

Total Feet: 38,646

The rate of Veteran suicide is more than double that of our non-Veteran population. So many of them that never connect with the needed emotional support during the long recovery and adjustment to life after combat. By supporting the Thompson family's "High Points for AHERO", you will directly increase the number of service members and Veterans that we provide services to.
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Testimonials

As a military member of the Army and a combat veteran to Iraq and Afghanistan, I am always looking to help those that have served in the military. I suffered a back injury while I was deployed to Afghanistan in 2014 and also suffer from PTSD so I know what it is like to struggle back home. I feel it is my duty to help those veterans that have gone or are still going through some tough times.

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Andrew, Virginia Beach
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I completed my undergraduate degrees in Health Care Administration and Recreational Therapy and have conducted the majority of my research projects during that time on the mental health of veterans and first responders and benefits of a variety of treatment specifically recreational activities or lack therof. My boyfriend is also active duty Navy, and my father attempted (did not commit) ptsd related suicide so both aspects are not only if educational interest but I feel personally obligated to assist in advocating the cause and being a part of the solution.

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Danielle , Knoxville
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For one, I am a veteran myself. I know how serious veteran suicide is. I wanted to raise money for a charity, but not for just any. I wanted it to have some meaning to me and this one does. For two, I am a huge outdoor person so when I read all about AHERO, I loved what I read.

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Kelly, Newark
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I help with Operation Freedom Dogs, who take and train support animals for soldiers with PTSD, so I would like to represent another organization to benefit the men and women who have put their lives on the line to protect our freedom.

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Andrew, Oak Ridge
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I looked through the organizations partnered up with the event and yours was the one I really wanted to be a part of and I really like the idea of helping veterans. To come home with PTSD, missing limbs, or paralysis on top of just trying to adjust and support themselves and their families, to me, is unfathomable. The fact that you help people through outdoor activities interests me greatly.

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April, Carmichael
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I have a lot of family that were in or are still in the military and when I have the opportunity I support our military anyway that I can. I think that this is a great organization and fully believe in your cause.

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Eric, Fenton
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I feel very strongly about supporting our armed services and veterans in any capacity possible. I have financially supported Wounded Warriors over the past few years and have challenged myself to improve my personal health in 2017. I am challenging myself with training for a Tough Mudder but would like to do it for more than personal and somewhat selfish reasons. I am fully motivated and well on my way to be physically capable of completing a tough Mudder and I am very confident I have the personal resources and relationships to raise a respectable amount of donations for "AHERO". I feel our veterans should receive all the help necessary and I would proud to do my small part in supporting our veterans in anyway possible.

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Jeffrey, Waukegan
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We want to help soldiers in need. We think it's pretty awesome to see someone care for them, when some of them often times do not have anyone to depend on. My Wife and I both love to hunt and fish, and think it's awesome what you all are doing to help these guys out! We want to be a part of your team to help make someone's hardship better.

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Ronald, Valrico
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My husband is active duty with the United States Army. We firmly believe in supporting our troops! My Husband and I have both had several friends need help after returning home from war. When I found your organization, we were instantly set on doing whatever we can to help our soliders understand that they do matter. We both think it is amazing to see someone overcome such a challenge and what a blessing it is to get to hunt and fish as much as possible!

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Shelby, Valrico
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I have been a military spouse for more than 13 years. In this time I have seen so many veterans struggle with PTSD. Unfortunately we have lost friends to this disease as well. My husband is now a veteran. He has also faced these demons along physical disabilities as well. Last year I change the coarse of my career to behavioral health. I now spend everyday working to fight the stigma of mental health and suicide.

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Lisa, Amite
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I appreciate any opportunity to give back to those who fight for our freedom every day. I would feel honored to be a part of this team.

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Jolie, Irving
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Our veterans are the most important and brave citizens we have in our country and yet our country does not do enough to ensure that upon the completion of their selfless service, they are adequately cared for regardless of their status. I really want to be a part of helping a charity whose goal is to connect and care for veterans, giving them a community and care when the physical and mental repercussions of their service become hard for them.

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Chyna, New York
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I am the son of a Marine and my wife is the daughter of an Army Ranger so we both understand the struggles veterans experience. We would like to help in any way possible to save veterans from any PTSD or suicidal thoughts

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Charles, Kennesaw
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I have a background in outdoor recreation and understand the value to quality of life outdoor rec can provide. I think it is awesome that this organization focuses on providing these types of experiences to vets to help them readjust to life after their time serving our country. So many benefits to reconnect with life outside of their service and help them find calm and peace and hope in the great outdoors!

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Elizabeth, Petersburg
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I couldn't even imagine not being able to go outside and enjoy the peace that it provides. veterans have given their lives for us and don't always have much peace in their lives. I want to be abe to help even one of them feel that peace again...

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Heather, Vernon
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As a daughter of a Army vet, I have personal connections to the aftereffects of military service. Every preventable suicide or depression should be prevented.

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Katharina, Kennesaw
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I would love to join your team because 20 July 2015 , I lost my significant other and my daughter lost her father to suicide. He was active duty Army having served already 10 years. After losing him I swore to myself I'd do anything I can to help others.

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Justine, Leesville
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I lost my fiance in November 2016. He was a retired navy corpsman whom loved the outdoors very much. I've been looking for some way to help others going through what he did and I think he would have loved your organization.

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Jessica, Chambersburg
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I managed to drag 3 of my closest friends with me to the Tough Mudder on Saturday. Everyone had a blast, morale and comradery was high. We ended up dividing at one point as we cleared Everest 2.0 something got twisted in my lower back. One friend started having muscle spasms in his calves. I lost my glasses on one obstacle, so I could see about 10 meters in front of me. I had to avoid about 50% of the remaining obstacles, and believe I accidentally cut off two miles of course because I couldn't discern the path, but managed to slowly walk the last 1.3 miles of it. However, that all being said, everyone made it to the finish! Will definitely do it again next year, and would love to run on behalf of the AHERO Foundation again. I appreciate the opportunity for being able to do this.

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Eric, Tough
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I'm a veteran and would love the opportunity to assist in helping other veterans.

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Heather, Bridgton
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Already registered as a 2017 Tough Mudder?

If you have already bought your ticket, NO WORRIES!... we still want you to join Team-Tough-4-AHERO and help us fundraise to support our Veterans!
Please fill out our easy online application form and list that you “already have a place” (question #3). You will not have a minimum fundraising requirement and any money you raise will go directly to support the AHERO calendar of events. Just a $50 donation funds a full day of event based interactivity for a severely wounded or injured Veteran!

MISSION

To serve wounded service members and Veterans by offering opportunities that heal through time spent in activities and fellowship together with concerned citizens.

AHERO welcomes Veterans into a community willing to donate time and recreational equipment as well as natural and financial resources to support the events and mentoring that facilitate our mission.

AHERO provides a support network of Veterans experienced in dealing with emotional and physical wounds caused by combat-related stress, connecting them to the resources and assistance vital to their successful re-entry into civilian life.

AHERO is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.EIN# 45-3704451 | Reg# CH5166